How to Say "Conch" in Portuguese

concha

/ˈkõ.ʃɐ/

The English word conch is translated into Portuguese as concha.

The term concha refers to a marine mollusc.

Meaning: marine mollusc (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some coastal regions, locals may use the word caracol to refer to a conch shell.

The word has 2 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈkõ.ʃɐ/.

In Brazil, the phrase dormir de conchinha describes the act of 'spooning' while sleeping. The term uses a diminutive form of concha to evoke the snug fit of two shells.
Portuguese speakers use the term concha auricular to describe the curved outer part of the human ear. This treats the anatomy of the ear as a biological 'shell'.
The word concha is the standard term for a soup ladle. This usage comes from the ladle's shape, which mimics the curve of a mollusc shell.

Eu coloquei a concha no meu ouvido e ouvi o oceano dentro.
I held the conch to my ear and heard the ocean inside.
This sentence shows how to use concha in the context of listening to the ocean.
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Eu comprei uma bela concha na praia.
I bought a beautiful conch at the beach.
As conchas do mar são encantadoras.
The seashells are enchanting.
Vou levar esse búzio para casa.
I'll take this conch home.
Olha só quantos búzios encontrei na areia!
Look at how many conchs I found in the sand!
Encontrei uma concha muito bonita na areia.
I found a very beautiful conch on the sand.
A concha estava quebrada devido às ondas.
The conch was broken because of the waves.

Felipe and Juliana are walking along the beach.

Felipe

Olha que concha grande, Juliana!
Look at what a large conch, Juliana!
Juliana

É linda, Felipe. Posso guardá-la?
It is beautiful, Felipe. Can I keep it?
Felipe

Claro, ela parece perfeita para uma coleção.
Of course, it looks perfect for a collection.
Juliana

Vou colocá-la na minha bolsa agora.
I am going to put it in my bag now.

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